No, I really don't want Short out. I like the bloke. I like the fact that he doesn't involve himself in first team affairs and turn the club into a toy/media outlet through which he can express his ego and (non-existent) knowledge of all things football... Step forward the Cockney Porn Kings. http://www1.skysports.com/football/...ce-and-west-ham-board-split-on-ravel-morrison The West Ham board and boss Sam Allardyce appear to be on collision course over the future of Ravel Morrison. Allardyce is planning without the England Under-21 midfielder ahead of the new season, but co-owner David Sullivan has confirmed the board to not want to sell him. Morrison fell out of favour last season and was shipped out on loan to QPR, where he helped Harry Redknappâs men win promotion back to the Premier League. Swansea and CSKA Moscow have been linked with the former Manchester United star, but Sullivan insists he wants to see Morrison stay at Upton Park. "Sam has said Ravel is not part of his plans but we do - as a board - see him as part of our plans." David Sullivan "Sam has said Ravel is not part of his plans but we do - as a board - see him as part of our plans," Sullivan told talkSPORT. "I think he (Allardyce) said in a press conference, if I read it correctly, he's not part of his plans for this season. I think he said that in New Zealand but we don't agree with that. We would like to sit down and give him a longer contract." Sullivan added: "We do like him. We do see him as part of the long-term future of the club but we have to agree it with the manager because there's no point signing a player he's not going to play." Morrison, 21, was left at home as the remainder of the West Ham squad jetted off for a pre-season tour of New Zealand, with the club confirming he underwent successful groin surgery. Having spent time at St George's Park since his operation, Morrison should be fit and ready to rejoin the first-team squad when they return from their trip I think it's an utter disgrace they act like that. Short has handed Gus and Congerton a reasonable budget. He's trusting him to instil his philosophy upon the club. Let's all be happy. Including you Baz/Dave.
TBH, I reckon Sam's been shabbily treated by a few clubs and doesn't deserve it. He's not liked because he speaks his mind and does things his way, bit like Mick McCarthy.
I couldn't believe that when I read it myself, talk about publicly undermining Allardyce! That said, I honestly think Ravel Morrison is the most naturally talented kid in the country IF someone can sort his head out.
